Arnsdorf
Arnsdorf is an Australian womenswear label founded in Melbourne in 2006 by designer Jade Sarita Arnott. It makes jackets, dresses, trousers and jumpsuits that are designed and produced in its own Melbourne factory.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jade Sarita Arnott |
| Base | Melbourne |
| Production | In house Melbourne factory |
| Website | arnsdorf.com.au |
What is Arnsdorf?
Arnsdorf is a womenswear label from Melbourne, founded in 2006 by Jade Sarita Arnott, who trained in visual arts and fashion design. The brand is associated with Melbourne and New York.
History
After six years in the Australian fashion industry, Arnott paused the label, citing frustration with the fashion cycle, a retail slump in Australia and a wish to spend more time with family. Arnsdorf later returned with a collection titled Release 1, built around a different way of working.
Products and positioning
The relaunched label focuses on pieces intended to last rather than seasonal trends:
- Jackets and dresses
- Trousers and jumpsuits
- Capsule pieces with necklines inspired by the furniture of Eileen Gray
Each garment is designed and made in house at the brand's Melbourne factory, an approach it presents as transparent production.
Distribution
Arnsdorf sells online, with free shipping and returns across Australia.
Why it matters
Arnsdorf is one of the Australian labels that rebuilt its model around local, vertically integrated production and fewer releases, a response to the pressures of the traditional seasonal wholesale calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Arnsdorf?
Arnsdorf was founded in 2006 by Melbourne designer Jade Sarita Arnott.
Where is Arnsdorf made?
Arnsdorf garments are designed and made in house at the brand's factory in Melbourne, Australia.